Curriculum science/STEM
- Scott Foresman Curriculum (new adoption in the works)
- Units:
- Physical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Life Sciences
- STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
STEM challenges 3 times per month.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM is important because it pervades every part of our lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is continuously expanding into every aspect of our lives. Engineering is the basic designs of roads and bridges, but also tackles the challenges of changing global weather and environmentally-friendly changes to our home. Mathematics is in every occupation, every activity we do in our lives. By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore STEM-related concepts, they will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM field. A curriculum that is STEM-based has real-life situations to help the student learn. (Engineering for kids)
Students will have an opportunity to solve challenges by using their scientific knowledge, technology, engineering principles, and math. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively. We will discuss findings, build, write, and read nonfiction text in the process. (See: Common Core Next Generation Science Standards)
From time to time we may ask for donated materials to complete some of the challenges. We will use some of our Fund Run money to purchase items as well. It should be very fun and exciting. Your student will bring home some of the projects they create. We will keep you posted on our progress through our Friday emails and by posting pictures on our classroom website.
Thank you for all your support!